Registration Now Open for 2012/13 Dance Season
Our New Beginner Class now forming for boys and girls age 5 and older!
New Tiny Tots Class – Ages 3 & 4 Welcome!

For more information or to join:
Call:  617-481-0642
Email: dance@bradyacademy.com
Website: www.bradyacademy.com
Class Location: First Church of Squantum, 164 Bellevue Road, Squantum, Ma

Their mission is to share our love for the traditional art of Irish dance and music through our experiences in a supportive and friendly environment. All dancers, from beginners to champions, are instructed and encouraged to gain confidence throughout performing, competing, or just dance for the love of it!

Another great group to add to the list! Awakening Spirit Yoga! Get your zen on at classes throughout the week. Classes are held at First Church of Squantum, 164 Bellevue Rd. Quincy  Click to check them out!

A big shout out to our newest group to join the site! Friends Fighting Autism is dedicated to increasing Autism Awareness and Services for Quincy Schools and Families struggling with all Spectrum Disorders.

Their big upcoming event is Saturday, August 25, 2012. Check out their page for more info.

During August 2011, Hurricane Irene turned tropical storm barreled into Massachusetts with fierce winds and pelting rains. Even though it had weakened in intensity it still had enough force to uproot trees and floods roads. Here are some photos courtesy of June Kaps.

Did you know that Moswetuset Hummock is one of the oldest recognized historical sites in the nation as well as in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The historic Moswetuset Hummock sits on the north end of Wollaston beach overlooking Quincy Bay in eastern Massachusetts. Moswetuset, meaning “shaped like an arrowhead,” was the name of the Moswetuset or Massachusett Native American tribe from which the Commonwealth of Massachuesetts derives its name. The thickly-wooded hill was the summer seat of the tribe’s Sachem Chickatabot because of its view of the surrounding area and proximity to the bay, salt marshes, and the Blue Hills. It was here thatChickatabot met with Myles Standish of the Plymouth Colony in 1621 as the colonists began their early trade with the Indians.

Wanted to give pet owners a heads-up. We have seen coyotes in the vicinity of the school (Standish Rd., Park Ave. Bellevue Rd., area) several times during the day in the past few weeks. They look like young coyotes who perhaps were separated from the adults in their pack. Just be aware if you are out walking your pet. They were seen at 7 a.m. and even once at 2 p.m.-Donna Mavromates

Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas, in America’s heartland. And today we celebrate her 115th birthday and learn more of her ties to Squantum!

In 1928, before flying as the first woman passenger in the First Transatlantic Flight in 1928, Earhart invested a small amount of money in the Dennison Airport which opened at the lower end of the Squantum Peninsula. Earhart acted as a chief employee and pilot at Dennison Airport. You can see more information about Dennison Airport at what is now Squantum Point Park. The park has great walking paths along the water with markers that depict historical information for the site as well as a giant compass laid out in stone on the waters edge.

NEIGHBORS: Thank you all for your past support of our cherished July 4^th Parade. This year the July 4^th Committee is again asking for donations for the parade.  We hope you can participate.

FLOAT/FLATBED RESERVATIONS: To enter the “Float Contest” and reserve a flatbed please contact the Squantum July 4^th Committee @   SquantumParade@yahoo.com  or call Michael Bellotti @ 617-908-0007. DEADLINE JUNE 20^TH FOR ALL FLOAT RESERVATIONS.

“Lil MARCHERS: If you have a child or children who wish to enter the “marchers contest” as singles or groups…they should be dressed and ready at the corner of Bellevue Rd. & Dundee Rd. by 9:15am July 4^th.

Anyone wishing to participate in the parade should notify the committee so you can be added to the line-up.

Grand Marshall Nominations:  Please submit all nominations to the parade email address or to Kim Shepherd @ 18 Huckins Ave., Quincy, MA  02171

 Please remember: “No Parking” on the Parade Route and the Staging Streets (Dundee Rd., Park Ave., Bloomfield or Standish). Thank you.

 Volunteers: Volunteers are needed the day of the parade. If you are interested in helping out, please come to the Squantum School between 8-8:30am the morning of the parade. Thank you.

Don’t forget to purchase your JULY 4^TH T-SHIRT from our good friend Bill Harris.